A Guide to the Perfect Picnic

Spring is here, which means that picnic season is about to be in full swing. Think lazy afternoons spent with toes in the grass and evenings of sunset watching with a cold beverage in hand.

With daylight savings around the corner, it’s time to start making the most of that extra evening sun. What better way to do this than with a dinner-time picnic? Whether you’re catching up with friends or enjoying a little solitude, dusting off the picnic rug is the perfect way to make the most of the sunshine without breaking the bank.

There’s an art to picnicking, and we’re here to help you perfect it with these top tips:

1. Presentation- perfecting the plate: 

For some, half the joy of a picnic is reducing the dishes. If that’s your style, that’s great! But if you’re really wanting to level up your picnic game and impress your friends, why not give your food some aesthetic flare? Plate up fruit or sandwiches on a fancy plate or bring your own charcuterie board and create the cheese platter of dreams. Top tip: transport your platter ingredients in a cool bag and make up your board once you arrive- this ensures your produce stays fresh and you don’t have any disastrous spillage.

Try popping one of our delicious salads in your best bowl- the prep work is taken care of, and you can pass it off as your own creation (we won’t mind!). 

2. Reduce the load: 

One of the great perks of a picnic is getting people together without the time-consuming, messy business of hosting at home. Keep it simple and select a range of ready-made sandwiches or wraps– or better yet, have everyone bring something to share. Our grab-and-go range is ideal for picnic-ing, offering a diverse selection of sandwiches, wraps, salads, yoghurts and more. If you’re after something simple, try our range of classic and artisan sandwiches. Want to elevate things? Step it up with our range of gourmet baguettes, paninis and focaccias, filled with decadent combinations that excite the taste-buds. Order online and have our fresh meals delivered to your door…picnic ready, without the fuss.

3. Finish with something sweet:

It’s not a picnic without ending with something sweet. Try our fan-favourite chocolate almond & raspberry brownie for a gluten-free sweet treat that’s ready to eat as is. Each brownie pack comes with six generous pieces and is sure to make you the envy of the park. Balance it out with some of our deliciously fresh fruit salad (a picnic staple in our opinion) and you’ve got yourself dessert that’s delicious, convenient, and all-around picnic-friendly.

If there’s one thing that excites us about the warmer weather, it’s the picnics. Make the most of Spring’s mild temperatures, dust off your picnic rug and put our top tips to the test.